Tottenham's Kyle Walker determined to be a Brazil boy

Kyle Walker is hoping that his impressive form for Spurs will be enough to earn him a place at the World Cup next year [TONY O'BRIEN/ACTION IMAGES]

The Tottenham right-back, 23, grew up in Sheffield but looks set to swap the Steel City for the golden sands of Copacabana Beach next summer.

Barring injury or a massive drop in form, Walker would seem to be a ­shoo-in for a spot in Roy Hodgson’s Three Lions squad, where he will compete with Liverpool’s Glen Johnson for a starting place.

And if, as expected, he gets the nod, it will be a cherished moment in his career.

He said: “I could never have dreamed of playing at a World Cup finals when I was a young boy kicking a ball around in Sheffield. Playing for your country at a World Cup in Brazil – that is just an ­unbelievable prospect.

“I need to keep doing the business for Spurs and make sure I am in the best shape I can be”

Kyle Walker

“But hopefully I can be on the plane when the manager chooses the players he wants to represent England next summer.

“Of course, I need to keep doing the business for Spurs and make sure I am in the best shape I can be.

“And if that means getting to be part of the World Cup squad, it would be amazing – a dream come true.”

Walker is also looking forward to the test that Germany will provide at Wembley on Tuesday.

He added: “They’re recognised as one of the best teams in the world at the moment. Hopefully we can put in a good performance against them.”